Sun Solaris 2.6/7.0/8.0/9.0 modload access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Sun Solaris 2.6/7.0/8.0/9.0. This affects the function modload. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2004-1767. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Sun Solaris 2.6/7.0/8.0/9.0 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects the function modload. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The kernel in Solaris 2.6, 7, 8, and 9 allows local users to gain privileges by loading arbitrary loadable kernel modules (LKM), possibly involving the modload function.

The bug was discovered 01/22/2004. The weakness was presented 12/31/2004 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-1767 since 03/10/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 01/22/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 344 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (14917), SecurityFocus (BID 9477†), OSVDB (15128†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-20874†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Saint ID: exploit_info/solaris_kernel_module
Saint Name: Solaris loadable kernel module directory traversal

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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01/22/2004 🔍
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12/31/2004 +344 days 🔍
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03/10/2005 +69 days 🔍
02/16/2009 +1439 days 🔍
04/14/2015 +2248 days 🔍
01/22/2025 +3571 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-1767 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1767
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22888

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X-Force: 14917
SecurityFocus: 9477 - Sun Solaris modload() Unauthorized Kernel Module Loading Vulnerability
OSVDB: 15128 - CVE-2004-1767 - Sun - Solaris - Privilege Escalation Issue
Vulnerability Center: 20874 - Sun Solaris 2.6, 7, 8 and 9 Kernel Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability via LKM, High

Entryinfo

Created: 04/14/2015 13:31
Updated: 01/22/2025 15:27
Changes: 04/14/2015 13:31 (64), 08/27/2019 09:53 (4), 01/22/2025 15:27 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:89B:103

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